About Us

Womble Bond Dickinson is a forward thinking Top 100 law firm globally and Top 20 law firm in the UK, with more than 420 partners and 1,000 lawyers based across 16 US cities and eight UK cities including a significant presence in London. Our reach also extends to Europe where we have strategic partnerships with other law firms in Germany and France. Having 24 offices on both sides of the Atlantic, enables us to provide the breadth of legal experience and services to meet our clients’ needs without losing the intimacy of being connected to our different communities. We're a happy firm where team work is key to our success. We work as one team which is not easy to achieve with a business of our size and a geographical spread to match. But we do, and we work hard to make sure that we are continually pulling in the same direction. Whether you're a lawyer, secretary or business support professional, from day one, you'll get a sense of that team spirit. This is a business that people are proud to work in and much of that comes from the culture that we've created around one team. We've recognised that talent is not always the finished article and whilst skills and experience are important, for us it's more about the right people that are open to development and learning opportunities - we can do the rest. Of course whilst we're all here to contribute to the success of the firm and work hard to deliver a fantastic service to our clients, we realise it's important to build great relationships with our colleagues. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved from cake bake sales, scavenger hunts and sporting activities, to name just a few! There are lots of extra-curricular activities to get involved in too; perhaps you're into charity fund raising, we love to see people keen to get involved with our corporate social responsibility strategy, so much so we even give all employees two days per year on us to get involved. And that's not all, alongside a competitive salary you'll receive a flexible benefits package so you can pick and choose between the benefits that matter most to you. We have a brand new opportunity to join our esteemed Private Wealth team in Bristol. Working as part of our Tax & Trust Accounts team as a Trust Accounts Apprentice, you'll take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, preparing trustees' Trust accounts and tax returns. Our Private Wealth team is a collaboration of lawyers, accountants, financial advisors and tax specialists. Their expertise is highly regarded and ensures that our clients' wealth is protected, now and for future generations. For law firms, this is a pretty unique setup which allows us to offer our clients the very best full-service advice possible. Whilst this is an entry level role, we're committed to developing all of our people and we're keen to support you through the apprenticeship scheme. This could see you progressing further within the Tax & Trust Accounts team. There's a lot to get your teeth into and some fantastic opportunities for anyone looking for a unique, challenging and supportive environment. Who are we? A Top 100 law firm globally and Top 20 law firm in the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson has more than 400 partners and 1,000 lawyers based across 19 US cities and seven UK cities including a significant presence in London. The firm's reach also extends to Europe where it has strategic partnerships with other law firms in Germany and France. In the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson advises in excess of 40 FTSE 350 companies, many of the largest businesses in the country, government organisations and wealthy individuals. With a focus on eleven key sectors (Energy & Natural Resources; Financial Institutions; Healthcare; Insurance, Manufacturing; Real Estate; Retail and Consumer; Transport, Logistics & Infrastructure; Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals; Technology and Private Wealth) the firm's experience allows it to build strong relationships and deliver an excellent service to clients. What makes it great to work here? We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture gives us much more of a human feel, emphasizing that we're more than just suits! We like and make time for each other enabling us to establish professional relationships that can often become lasting friendships. Through our D&I initiatives we create an environment in which difference is valued. We have a Diversity and Inclusion Group, led by our Board Sponsor, which works with our colleague networks (we currently have an ethnic diversity, an LGBTQ+, a family network and we're in constant dialogue with our people about how we expand our networks to better support everybody). We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations. As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, it's important that our people are able to maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work. We have a number of resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing, including our team of dedicated mental health first aiders. We recognise that getting the right work life balance is a priority for all of us and we're very happy to talk flexible working, full-time or part-time working patterns. And that's not all, alongside a competitive salary you'll receive a flexible benefits package so you can pick and choose between the benefits that matter most to you. Do have a browse through our photos, I'm sure you'll agree it looks like a great place to work!